Waterfalls · Mid Wales
Water-break-its-neck
In or near Walton.
Water-break-its-neck — a waterfall in wales mid.

Phillip Perry — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dolau · 8.1 km
About
A British waterfall, formed where an upland river meets resistant rock and tumbles over an escarpment. Most are seasonal in flow.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Water-break-its-neck is a waterfall located in Mid Wales, within the parish of New Radnor, postcode LD8. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance, particularly relating to the River Teme. The waterfall features a dramatic drop, contributing to the area's natural beauty and biodiversity. Visitors can observe the surrounding landscape, which is characterised by rugged terrain and diverse flora.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2333, -3.2000
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- New Radnor
- Postcode
- LD8 2TN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- Nearest railway station
- Dolau — 8.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634698 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Water-break-its-neck?
- Water-break-its-neck is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD8 2TN), in the parish of New Radnor.
- What is Water-break-its-neck?
- Water-break-its-neck — a waterfall in wales mid.
- How do I get to Water-break-its-neck?
- The nearest railway station is Dolau, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LD8 2TN.
- Is Water-break-its-neck a protected site?
- Yes — Water-break-its-neck is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Water-break-its-neck?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LD8 2TN. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.